Every year, we make it a goal to attend a Christmas concert. We have seen such artists as Amy Grant, Point of Grace, Michael W Smith, The Katinas, and Vince Gill. This year we enjoyed a concert by Jim Brickman. We had a lovely dinner beforehand and just delighted in our night out together. We hope the tradition continues for many years.
We had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebrating the many blessings God has given us. We hosted Matthew's family on Thursday, went to Kelli's brother's on Friday, and then met at the Seminary with Kelli's mom's extended family. Delicious food and good fellowship were enjoyed by all.
On a long day at home, Ian and Mommy made play dough together. Ian helped mix up all of the ingredients, and then gladly joined in on the rest of the process.
As a family centered in Christ, we will be steadfast in carrying out our mission to bear the fruit of the Spirit.
Loving one another as a brother and sister in Christ
Encouraging and lifting others up
Improving ourselves in mind, body, and spirit
Graciously showing kindness and compassion
Humbly forgiving those who have done wrong
Taking time together with family
Yearning to be like Christ in all we say, think, and do
But the fruit of the Spirit is love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, goodness, faithfulness, gentleness, self-control; against such things there is no law. Galatians 5:22-23
4 Rejoice in the Lord always; again I will say, Rejoice. 5 Let your reasonableness be known to everyone. The Lord is at hand; 6 do not be anxious about anything, but in everything by prayer and supplication with thanksgiving let your requests be made known to God. 7 And the peace of God, which surpasses all understanding, will guard your hearts and your minds in Christ Jesus. 8 Finally, brothers, whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is commendable, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. 9 What you have learned and received and heard and seen in me—practice these things, and the God of peace will be with you.